The Mali Football Association are currently in search of a new coach following the exit of Tom Saintfiet.The former Eagles international defender has previously worked with the Mali Under 23s and in the technical structures of both the senior Mali team and with neighbours Guinea.Mal...
Nigeria were losing finalists at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and finished in third place in 2025, but missed out on qualifying for the World Cup for a second successive time, last competing in Russia in 2018 where they failed to make it out of the group stage.Odemwingie played over 50 t...
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania successfully co-hosted the CHAN tournament in August 2025, a competition reserved for players competing in their domestic leagues. The event was seen as a key test run for the region's ability to stage major continental football competitions.With the attention no...
Nigeria's campaign in Morocco ended on a high note with a penalty shootout victory over Egypt in the bronze medal match. While the team fell short of the final, their semi-final run secured dollars 2.5 million (approximately N3.36 billion) in prize money, PM News reported.In line with a pr...
His now effectively confirms RS Berkane's place in the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League.The decision, officially communicated to the Sudanese club on Friday, brings a significant chapter of the controversy to a close - at least at the disciplinary level - following weeks of dispute ...
The 27-year-old shot-stopper was forced off before the hour mark during Nigeria's international friendly against Jordan after picking up a hip problem, raising fears of a potentially lengthy spell on the sidelines, Africasoccer.com reported.However, those concerns have since been allayed f...
At the centre of the controversy is the alleged ineligibility of the RS Berkane captain during the CAF Champions League quarter-final ties played in March.According Moroccowororldnews.com, Al-Hilal claim El Moussaoui tested positive for banned substances - Prednisone/Prednisolone - on Janu...
Fernandez joined Rangers from Peterborough United last summer, while Chukwuani arrived in January from Austrian outfit Sturm Graz.Since his move to Ibrox, the centre-back has made a significant impact, contributing six goals in 27 appearances across all competitions - underlining his reput...
Julian Nagelsmann's side started on the front foot and created early chances, with Nick Woltemade missing from close range and Florian Wirtz hitting the post inside the opening 10 minutes. Germany continued to dominate possession and territory, but struggled to convert their control into goals.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president revealed the decision as part of a broader strategy aimed at increasing participation and accelerating football development across the continent.The move marks a significant shift in the structure of Africa's premier international compe...
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Senegal Football Federation president Abdoulaye Fall declared that the country would launch a "moral and legal crusade" against the decision."This decision cannot even be considered a true sporting justice ruling - it is so crude, so absurd, so i...
The forward calmly converted from the penalty spot shortly after half-time to seal the victory, underlining his importance ahead of a decisive play-off.DR Congo are now preparing for a high-stakes World Cup qualification final on 31 March, where they will face either New Caledonia or Jamai...
The announcement came with a number of notable absentees including Yves Bissouma, Lassine Sinayoko, El Bilal Toure, Amadou Haidara, Sikou Niakate, Nene Dorgeles, Djigui Diarra, Hamari Traore, Mamadou Sangare, Woyo Coulibaly, Kamory Doumbia, Mohamed Camara, and Lassana Coulibaly.Mali play R...
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has formally appealed against the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip them of their 2026 AFCON title and award it to Morocco. Confirming the development, CAS said in a statement: "The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) confir...
The defender is expected to feature against Ecuador national team and Paraguay national team, with Morocco using the matches to build rhythm ahead of a crucial international period.In contrast, Bryan Mbeumo has been forced to withdraw from the Cameroon national team squad as a precaution. ...
The Confederation of African Football stunned many when it overturned Senegal's 1-0 extra-time victory over Morocco, instead awarding the hosts a 3-0 win after punishing the West Africans for a 15-minute walk-off during the match in Rabat.“It's just ridiculous… a football match is won on t...
The controversy stems from the January final, where Senegal initially defeated Morocco 1-0 after extra time. During that match, Senegalese players briefly walked off the pitch in protest after Morocco were awarded a contentious penalty, though they later returned to complete the game.The C...
South Africa, already drawn in a difficult group alongside hosts Mexico, will use two upcoming friendlies against Panama as a key test. The matches will take place at Moses Mabhida Stadium and Cape Town Stadium later this month (27&31 March respectively).Broos made it clear why Panama were...
The 2025 AFCON final, played two months ago in Morocco, ended in dramatic fashion. Senegal had scored in injury time, only for the goal to be disallowed after a VAR review.Morocco were subsequently awarded a penalty late in stoppage time, prompting Senegal to walk off the pitch in protest ...
Breaking his silence in a video released on Confederation of African Football's official platforms, Motsepe moved quickly to emphasise fairness and independence amid mounting criticism."A fundamental principle is that no African country will be treated in a more privileged, more advantageo...